Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $16.33 | 7.526% | $17.559 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $52.68 | 11.361% | $58.665 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
Purchase #3 | $119.91 | 9.800% | $131.6612 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
Purchase #4 | $214.45 | 5.645% | $226.5557 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
Purchase #5 | $214.86 | 10.812% | $238.0907 | $238.09 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #6 | $240.97 | 13.810% | $274.248 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
Purchase #7 | $188.49 | 13.612% | $214.1473 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.69 | $1,160.9269 | $1,160.94 | $1,160.90 | $1,161.00 |